Tag Archives: Gotham Quilts

One of my plans this year was to embark on a few project for myself. Make and then quilt some of my own things. I love quilting for others but I don’t get to keep them and then I have nothing to show new clients. Sometimes it’s good to have things to show people that I really do know what I’m doing here.

Well Ivete from Gotham Quilts put up a request for some blogger to take part in a QAL for her new pattern call Yuma. Follow the links to find Gotham Quilts and also the free Yuma pattern. You can also find blog posts by other quilters about their Yuma QAL choices here.

I love the idea of making a quilt while other crafters make it as well. It’s always interesting to see the different fabric choices we all make and how that affects the finished quilt, then of course I like to see how they quilt it as well.

Here are my fabric choices for my Yuma. I’ve chosen a range of fabric I have in the studio called Frosted Memories by Moda.

Jen over at Faith and Fabric made some bright Halloween table runners using part of the pattern, she mentions a few tips in her blog post as well.

Chris at ChrissieD has a terrific post about sewing the triangles which might daunting to some. Gorgeous pics there as well.

So if you a still considering joining, it’s not too late. My post is due later in July but I am going to be sewing my Yuma in the next few days. Remember this is a free pattern and you can still join in, also you can sign up to receive any emails about the Yuma QAL here

The remainder of the QAL will show how other crafters have made their versions of Yuma, you can follow these links after the dates shown.

I am really looking forward to this quilt, and I’ll let you know how challenging I find the triangles. I hope you consider joining in, it’s not too late. Share your pics as well using the hashtag #yumaQAL, I’ll be sharing my pics on Instagram (@sunflowerquilting), Facebook and Twitter, and possibly Flikr. The internet is amazing.